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Recipes

A delicious way to use up summer's plethora of berries!

The Canadian growing season is short and sweet. Berries are a beloved part of its bountiful harvest with over 200 species of berries that range in taste, colour, and nutritional value.

Take advantage of the fresh selection of berries available this summer! They make a great addition to the diet, being low in sugar and high in antioxidant properties that help support the immune system, vessel health, and more!

How to cook and preserve summer's bounty

July 13, 2016

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This summer leafy greens can be found in abundance! They are a wonderful source of vitamin K, A, C, calcium, magnesium, antioxidants, fibre and folate (great for expecting moms). When picked young they taste great raw, especially in salads. As they mature they make can be added to smoothies, soups and be stored for future use.

A cool summer treat your kids will love!

June 22, 2016

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Summer is finally here! June 21st marks the summer solstice and it looks like the nice weather is here to stay. Kids are officially finished school and are craving cooling snacks in the heat of the summer.

Healthy twist on a father favourite

June 15, 2016

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June 19th is Father's Day. This year spoil your dad with a healthy twist on a father favourite —

The mighty burger and fries!

The following recipe is vegetarian but a worthy contender to any burger, period. It’s meaty, flavourful and high in protein. Halloumi is a Cypriot semi-hard, unripened brined cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep milk, and sometimes cow milk.

Variations on a classic

Are you a self proclaimed pesto lover? Are you tired of spending a pretty penny on a small container of shelf-stable pesto?

If you haven’t made pesto before fear not, it couldn’t be simpler to prepare.

Pesto is an amazingly nutritious and versatile way to elevate any dish you make. Traditionally pesto is made up of a few different ingredients: basil, pine nuts, oil, garlic, salt, and Parmesan cheese. It is a staple that will help you out in the kitchen time and time again. Prepare in advance for quick and simple meals.

Involving children in meal preparations

May 30, 2016

Mealtimes can be the cause of a lot of stress, especially in houses with picky eaters and busy parents. Add in after school activities and mealtime becomes a rushed, whatever you can find in the fridge, meal. This can make it really difficult when you have a child who struggles with trying new foods. Involving your child in the preparation of meal making, including the grocery shopping, can really help your child develop a love for food and could potentially bring out their adventurous side. This is especially true if you are dealing with a picky eater.

A cool and healthy treat your kids can make

May 2, 2016

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It’s not quite summer yet, but as sunny days grow in number, so do our kids’ appetites for sweet, cool treats. Packaged ice cream treats are often laden with preservatives, artificial colours, and sugar in one form or another! Don’t let organic or all-natural products sneak past your label-reading radar – just because a product is in a health food store, or makes claims of being a healthy option, doesn’t mean it is good for your child. Choose products with few ingredients – and ones that are whole foods, no-sugar added, and free of preservatives and colours.

How to preserve without pickling

April 27, 2016

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Fermentation is a process involving a group of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, known as lacto bacilli. These bacteria live in anaerobic environments and go through a metabolic process that converts sugars to lactic acid or alcohol. They are everywhere and humans have a symbiotic relationship with these bacteria. They make it possible to grow food, assist us to digest food and we in turn act as an incubator for these bacteria.

Very soon, locally grown and harvested spring vegetables will be available for purchase. Two of my favourite vegetables are asparagus and garlic scapes. They are delicious, extremely nutritious and can star in any dish in a variety of ways. Begin by rinsing and chopping off the woody ends then sautéing in a hot skillet with butter and seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper. For a quick snack, garnish with toasted almonds or incorporate them into a more elaborate dish.

Write your own recipes in no time

April 13, 2016

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A recipe is a set of instructions that describes how to prepare or make something. It can serve as a guide, a reference point or simply a chance to get inspired. With hundreds of different cuisines and thousands of ingredients there are endless possibilities to work with, or as I like to say, play with. Some people will not cook without them and others could not be bothered to use them!

Here are 10 tips to discover your inner chef and have you writing your own recipes in no time:

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EcoParent is a quarterly magazine for families that want to make healthier, greener lifestyle choices. Fun and inspirational in tone – and never judgmental – we appeal to the already eco-savvy, but remain accessible to the newly eco-curious. Food, fashion, books, travel, health & beauty, home & garden, and so much more!